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Husqvarna GT48XLS Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is accept-
able for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline ex-
ceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
GT48XLS
581 98 17-49
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
English
you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is accept- able for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline ex- ceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. GT48XLS 581 98 17-49 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure English you understand the instructions before using the machine.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal off blades, set parking brake, and stop engine before starting when setting up, trans port ing,...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. WARNING. CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy GENERAL SERVICE of Pediatrics recommends that children be a •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons/15,14 L and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C)

  • Page 5: Assembly

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet *Installed by Dealer (1) Quick *Brush Guard Kit Connect ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) •...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST for best cutting performance.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT ENGINE OFF REVERSE SMART SWITCH OPERATION IGNITION SYSTEM (ROS)

  • Page 8: Safety Rules

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 9 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 10 OPERATION TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig.7) TO USE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL (Y) (See Fig. 9) Always operate engine at full speed (fast). • To engage differential lock, stop the tractor and push • Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces the differential lock switch to the "ON"...
  • Page 11 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 13) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System in operating position.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 14) When push ing or tow ing your trac tor, ensure transmission is disengaged by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar YELLOW of tractor.

  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION (See Fig. 17) Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine 1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve. or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the 2.

  • Page 14: To Start Engine

    OPERATION TO START ENGINE PRE-START 1. Press the Smart Switch Ignition (SSI) button (F) once When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine (or sit on the seat). Ensure the indicator is blinking has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move blue.
  • Page 15 OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free- attached to tractor. wheel lever while the engine is run ning. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- proved by the manufacturer of your tractor.

  • Page 18: V-Belts

    MAINTENANCE LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE • Raise hood. The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean • Remove fastener from lower dash cover. to ensure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine CAUTION: Remove lower dash cover carefully to ensure is running or while the transmission is hot.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE CLEANING AIR FILTER • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. matter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict CLEAN AIR SCREEN clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 28) Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Shut engine off and lock the Smart Switch Ignition. •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • From right side of mower, first insert 90° end of anti-sway • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of bar (S) into hole in transaxle bracket (T), located near mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on left rear tire in front of transaxle.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the routing decal, and that the belt does not have any twist. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 40) Correct if needed. •...

  • Page 25: Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 44) (See Fig. 43) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on not lose).
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 46) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 45) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate object to contact both terminals at the ex plo sive gases.

  • Page 27: Interlocks And Relays

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB SMART SWITCH SYSTEM LIGHTS (See Fig. 48) • Raise hood. The Smart Switch System is equipped with courtesy lights • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the that are used to indicate system functions or faults. grill.
  • Page 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 49) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE...

  • Page 29: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM WARNING: Never store the trac tor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL gas o line in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER,...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine flooded. 2. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 3. Bad spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5.

  • Page 31: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ to run when oper- department. ator leaves seat with attachment CAUTION: DO NOT operate machine until problem is corrected.
  • Page 32 (b) Transmissions. Except where otherwise indicated on ExhibitA, Transmission / Transaxle (including Drive Systems) are not covered by this Limited Warranty. In most cases, these items are NOT manufactured by Husqvarna in which case they may be covered separately by their respective manufacturer’s warranties if one is provided and included with the product at the time of purchase.
  • Page 33 Husqvarna warranty. NOTE: Gasohol (fuel containing ethanol), which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) is approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is 50:1 and is listed in the Husqvarna oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 34 Riding Lawn Tractors: Frame, Chassis, Front Axle 5 Years No Warranty No Warranty Engine* Transmission (if made by Husqvarna/Peerless) 3 Years No Warranty No Warranty Transmission (if third party)** XLS Models only - stamped deck shell. Armor Protected Limited Warranty...
  • Page 35 ** See reference 1 (b) of the warranty statement. RZ - Two (2) Year Consumer warranty, parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor network. EZ - One (1) Year Commercial warranty, parts & labor, with Husqvarna. Two (2) Year Consumer warranty, parts & labor, with Hydro-Gear Distributor network.
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